Footage has captured the moment a brazen Edinburgh youth gang ‘attempt to steal’ a motorbike on a residential street.
Three hooded teens were filmed inspecting the bike under a cover on Fernieside Avenue shortly after 7pm on Saturday, July 5.
As they attempt to lift the cover off the bike, another male youth can be seen keeping an eye out while riding an e-scooter as the group attempt to get to the bike right outside the owners’ home.
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The youth on the e-scooter, wearing a balaclava, can be seen gesturing to someone further down the street before riding closer to the group as they all quickly disperse.
According to Ross Munro, a member of the Stolen Motorbikes Edinburgh group, the youths were deterred by neighbours and the fact the bike was attached to ‘heavy duty chains’.
Ross and other members of the biker community have recently teamed up in a bid to help police tackle motorbike crime and theft. The group actively report any illegal use of bikes, thefts and attempted thefts, to police.
They also regularly patrol areas around the city on the hunt for stolen bikes and ‘stash spots’ as well as helping to identify those actively involved in motorbike crime.
Police Scotland have been contacted for further comment.
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